On Tuesday (Aug. 24th), we received the following email from Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson regarding “Leonard,” the blue/grey short-haired cat we posted an adoption notice for on Aug. 19th:

Hi Scott -

Thanks so much again for your help, we have adopted Leonard out to his new “forever” home and all is well!

We SO appreciate the support you give our new animal control adoption program 

Jan~

PREVIOUSLY:

Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson wants our Readers to know that they’ve got another pet up for adoption, this time a blue/grey short-haired cat named “Leonard,” who was found as a stray and never claimed.

As some of you may recall, the last pet we posted info on was adopted fairly quickly, so if you’d like “Leonard” to be part of your family, you’d better act quickly!

Here’s Jan’s note:

“Leonard” needs a new family!

He is a young, very friendly, blue/grey short hair Kitty who was found as a stray and never claimed.

He is neutered, vet-checked, vaccinated, litterbox trained, and will be micro-chipped, so is ready to find his new “forever family” immediately!

Please contact me right away to meet this sweet kitty – Thanks!

To apply, contact Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson at (206) 870-6549 or via email: JMagnuson@desmoineswa.gov

Des Moines Police Department
www.desmoineswa.gov
21900-11 Av S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Desk: 206-870-6549
Main: 206-878-3301

Here are some pics of the sleek-lookin’ kitty – check out those bedroom eyes in the first shot:

Des Moines Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson reports some good news – due to the posting we did on Aug. 13th (read it here) showcasing “Oscar Meyer,” the black and tan male Dachshund put up for adoption, a new home has been found for him!

Apparently a Reader contacted Jan after seeing our post, and now “Oscar” has a new home.

Here’s Jan’s note:

Hey Scott -

Thank You so much for helping with finding Oscar his new home!

They are thrilled with him!

You guys are great, Thank You so much!

Jan~

And here’s a pic of the happy new family:

Des Moines Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson wants our Readers to know that they have a black and tan male Dachshund, about a year old, up for adoption.

Here’s Jan’s description of the pup:

“Oscar Mayer” was found as a stray in Des Moines and never claimed.

He is a black and tan male smooth-coated Dachshund, about a year of age.

He is just precious!

He is healthy but a bit thin, so we are giving him lots to eat! He is very calm and sweet, and seems to get along with everyone!

He is being vaccinated, neutered and micro-chipped today, so will be available for adoption right away; the adoption fee is $75, which just covers the veterinary fees.

I would appreciate any help you can give us to find him his new “forever” home that he deserves; he is a special little guy who would make someone the perfect companion!

Here’s his pic:

To adopt this dog, please contact Jan at the Des Moines Police Department (located at 21900-11 Ave South) at 206-870-6549, or via email at JMagnuson@desmoineswa.gov.

Here’s this week’s Des Moines Police Department’s Police Blotter, with local crime news fed to us directly from our good friends at the DMPD.

This week’s news include the arrest of a 56-year old Walgreens robber, photos of the Special Olympics torch being carried through Des Moines, and information on the city’s animal care and control.

DES MOINES POLICE BLOTTER NEWS (June 4, 2010)

Des Moines PD Arrests Walgreens Robber: On 06/02/10 at approximately 1815 hours a 56 year old man entered the Des Moines Walgreens and demanded prescription medications. The man displayed a handgun during the robbery. Responding Des Moines Officers found the suspect attempting to hide among several large trees west of the store. The weapon was determined to be a pellet gun with an orange tip that had been blackened. The suspect later admitted to detectives he was responsible for robbing the same Walgreen’s in April. The man shows a last known address out of Des Moines. He was booked into the King County Detention Center for Robbery 1 and investigators are forwarding filing documents to the King County Prosecutor’s Office for both robberies.

Special Olympics Torch Carried Through Des Moines: Members of the Des Moines Municipal Court and the Des Moines Police Department participated in this years “Special Olympics” torch run. The torch was delivered to Des Moines PD by members of the Port of Seattle Police Department. The torch was carried through the city along Pacific Highway South and handed off to members of the Kent Police Department. The run helps to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Washington.

Here are some photos of the event:

Look What’s New in Animal Care and Control for Des Moines Residents:
Beginning July 1st, the city of Des Moines will no longer be contracting with King County Animal Control for any animal sheltering.

Des Moines Police Department has its own Animal Control Officer and has for many years, so those services will remain the same- we will continue to provide service for vicious/dangerous dog problems, dog bite reports, animal cruelty investigations, dog and cat licensing, nuisance animal complaints, lost and found pet reports, enforcement of animal control laws, rescue of sick/injured domestic animals, animal care and control education, and referral to other animal service agencies.

Since the first part of 2010, the city of Des Moines has entered into contracts with local vendors, which include a boarding kennel and four veterinary hospitals, for animal care and shelter services; pets impounded from Des Moines are now being cared for at one of those vendors’ facilities instead of the King County Animal Control shelter.

What to do if you have lost a pet, found a pet, need to place your pet in a new home, or have an animal emergency:

Citizens who find a pet in the city limits of Des Moines should contact the Animal Control Division of the Police Department (206) 870-6549 or (206) 878-3301 regarding care and possible impoundment of the animal.

Citizens who have lost a pet should check all area shelters and police departments, as pets can roam and cross into other jurisdictions.

Citizens thinking of placing their own pet in a new home may call the Animal Control Officer for resources and assistance to help keep their pet; however, if there is no other option, they should contact area rescue groups, area shelters, and Petfinder.com for possible placement assistance.

And as always, if a public safety emergency is occurring such as an in-progress vicious dog attack , citizens should call 911.

Adoptions of friendly, healthy pets will also be offered on occasion through the Animal Control Division of the Police Department; thankfully most nice impounded pets are claimed by their owners, but on occasion there may be a pet available for adoption at one of the local vendors.  Des Moines pet adoptions will also be occasionally offered through area rescue groups, local media, Petsmart stores, and Petfinder.com.

For additional questions regarding the changes in animal sheltering, please contact Master Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson at JMagnuson@desmoineswa.gov or (206) 870-6549.